Resonating the legacy of over a thousand years with enchanting images of colorful deities, emerging from fine brushes and bright naturally prepared paints is an ancient form of painting called Pattachitra.Pattachitra is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Orissa, whose presence dates back to the 5th century BC in the form of murals. Traditionally these paintings were made on canvas treated with chalk powder and a glue made of tamarind seeds. The paints are made exclusively from natural sources such as vegetables, stones and earth. The themes revolved around Indian mythology mainly stories of Krishna and Puri jagannath. However, with the passage of time the art of Pattachitra has gone through a significant transition, and the chitrakars have painted on tussar silk and palm leaves with motifs ranging from flowers and animals to geometric shapes.The Ethnic Story is working closely with chitrakars form around Puri and Raghurajpur in Orissa to bring about a collection that